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R South Dakota Senate · District 11 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Chris Karr

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Total votes
3,722
all sessions
Attendance
96%
120 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
86%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
9%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
244
bills & resolutions
Lower than 88% of chamber peers
Committees
10
assignments
3,722 roll-call votes

Voting record

Yea
2,953
voted in favor
Nay
579
voted against
Absent
120
missed votes
Total cast
3,722
across all sessions
Crossed party
476
votes against own party
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Bill
Description
Vote
Result
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Date
HB 1244
authorize forensic medical examinations for certain persons.
Yea
Passed
63–0
Feb 25, 2020
HB 1218
require responses and reporting regarding the testing, assessment, evaluation, or observation of students.
Yea
Failed
32–29
Feb 25, 2020
HB 1100
make an appropriation to begin the research and development of a new bioprocessing facility and to declare an emergency.
Yea
Passed
51–12
Feb 25, 2020
HB 1179
authorize series limited liability companies.
Yea
Passed
63–0
Feb 25, 2020
HB 1068
include out-of-state convictions for the basis of an enhanced penalty for the crime of stalking.
Yea
Passed
63–0
Feb 25, 2020
HB 1230
provide for an increased distribution from the education enhancement trust fund in fiscal year 2021.
Yea
Passed
8–0
Feb 25, 2020
SB 52
create a state seal specialty plate emblem.
Yea
Passed
61–2
Feb 25, 2020
HB 1226
revise certain provisions regarding local referendums. Against party
Yea
Failed
23–40
Feb 25, 2020
HB 1110
provide for a uniform template to be used by each state agency in the conduct of performance management reviews.
Yea
Passed
3–0
Feb 24, 2020
HB 1242
provide for the reissuance of certain enhanced permits to carry a concealed pistol and to declare an emergency.
Yea
Passed
61–0
Feb 24, 2020
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